Read about some of the latest updates on transportation projects in the Katy-Fulshear area. 

Katy Fort Bend Road reconstruction: The reconstruction will expand the road from four to six lanes between I-10 and Kingsland Boulevard. Additionally, 6-foot sidewalks as well as underground utilities and storm sewers will be installed.

FM 1463 widening: The Texas Department of Transportation is widening almost 7 miles of the two-lane road to four lanes between I-10 and FM 1093.

Pederson Road reconstruction: The project replaced and widened Pederson Road from two asphalt lanes to three concrete lanes from I-10 to Hwy. 90.

Hinode Izakaya has opened its doors in Katy.

On the menu: The Japanese restaurant offers appetizers such as takoyaki, calamari and tempura, ramen and rice dishes, according to its social media.

• 406 W. Grand Parkway S., Ste. 360, Katy

• Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
• What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
• If elected, what will be your top priorities?
• What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
• How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
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Houston will host the National Cheerleaders Association's All-Star National Championship in late February, drawing an estimated 65,000 competitors and spectators to the city’s downtown.

At a glance: This marks the first year the event has been held in Houston, according to a Jan. 6 news release from Houston First Corporation, operator of the George R. Brown Convention Center and other venues across the city.

The competition will be held Feb. 27-March 1 inside the GRB, with other activities extending to Discovery Green and the Toyota Center. Houston will host the championship for the next three years, as the NCA contracted with Houston First through 2028, per the release.

Two-minute impact: The championship event is expected to generate $150 million in spending in Houston over the course of the three-year commitment, according to the announcement. Houston First President and CEO Michael Heckman said in the release that the event will also bring business to more than 150 hotels in the Houston area.

Houston will host a variety of entertainment, music, cultural and theater events throughout 2026.

The details: Events include comedy shows, musical theater, plays and concerts. 

One more thing: Read ahead to learn the details. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

Ballet Hispánico New York
Ballet Hispánico New York explores "Carmen" through the vibrancy of dance.

• Jan. 16-17, 7:30 p.m.
• Starting at $39
• 559-575 Prairie St., Houston

• April 24-26 and May 1-3, 7:30 p.m.
• Tickets TBA
• Bayou Theater, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Ste. 2602, Houston

• July 17, 7:30 p.m.; July 18, 7 p.m.
• Starting at $28
• The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood